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NUTRIENT EDUCATION

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SPORTS NUTRITION ARTICLES

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nutrient education Articles

  • Carbohydrates

    What are they? How can they help me? Carbohydrates are the major, “high-octane fuel sources” for exercise. Along with fat and protein, carbohydrates are essential macronutrients that give you energy. Some carbohydrates a... Read more

  • Creatine

    What is it? How can it help me? Creatine is a non-essential nutrient derived from the amino acids L-arginine, glycine, and L-methionine. About 95% of the creatine in your body is found in skeletal muscle, where it’s stor... Read more

  • Dietary Fiber and Prebiotics

    What are they? How can they help me? Prebiotics are specific dietary fibers that are selectively used as a fuel source by healthy bacteria that reside in your colon, promoting their growth. Prebiotics can also help redu... Read more

  • L-arginine

    What is it? How can it help me? L-arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid that may help to increase blood flow (in some populations) and anabolic growth-hormone secretion. This helps increase lean muscle mass/stren... Read more

  • L-glutamine

    What is it? How can it help me? L-glutamine is the most abundant, naturally-occurring, free amino acid found within skeletal muscle and blood. Strenuous exercise is associated with a drop in plasma glutamine levels and i... Read more

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